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About the Role

The New Business Intake Team, under the General Counsel & Risk function, is responsible for resolving complex legal and commercial conflict problems globally. This role plays a key part in shaping firm strategy by ensuring new instructions align with the firm's commercial objectives.

Responsibilities

• Assisting with matter opening in Australia following conflicts clearance.
• Creating, maintaining, and updating strategic register entries on the firm’s systems.
• Carrying out initial checks and research into new clients and matters using various research tools.
• Establishing and managing information barriers globally where conflicts or confidential information issues are identified.
• Assisting with NBI projects and other administrative tasks.

Requirements

• Previous experience in an administrative role, ideally within the legal sector.
• Excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
• Ability to work autonomously and prioritize multiple tasks simultaneously.
• Excellent verbal, written, and face-to-face communication skills.
• Ability to work well under pressure and meet deadlines.
• An innovative mindset, curious about AI and emerging technologies.
• Cannot consider law students for this role.

Skills

• Conflict checking
• Research
• Information barriers
• Administrative tasks
• AI and emerging technologies

Location

• Sydney

Work Type

• Full time
• Permanent Contract

Benefits

• 26 weeks paid parental leave
• Holistic wellbeing fund
• Home office allowance

About the Company

• Herbert Smith Freehills Kramer is a world-leading global law firm committed to helping clients achieve their goals through exceptional client service and the pursuit of excellence.
• The firm is a fully integrated transatlantic and transpacific firm with an extensive global footprint.
• They specialize in demanding litigation, exacting regulatory work, and complex public and private market transactions, with recognized leadership in energy, infrastructure, and resources sectors.
• The firm is committed to high performance, collaboration, diversity, and digital innovation.
• They are client-centered, commercially driven, and renowned for solution-focused expertise.

Equal Opportunity

• Committed to attracting people from all backgrounds and creating a respectful and inclusive culture where everyone thrives.
• This commitment is essential for success, innovation, and sustained high performance, aligning with the firm's Values: Human, Bold, and Outstanding.